The Union for Ethical BioTrade has announced the launch of its Ethical BioTrade Community Programme aimed at supporting the deeper engagement of local and indigenous communities in the ethical sourcing of biodiversity.
The effective implementation of Ethical BioTrade principles in local and indigenous communities will contribute to efforts to achieve global conservation and the development objectives established by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
In conjunction with the programme’s launch, the Union for Ethical BioTrade is announcing its first call for applications for Ethical BioTrade Community Grants. Proposals are now being solicited from Union Trading Members or applicant Trading Members for community sourcing projects.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade is a non-profit association that promotes the ‘Sourcing with Respect’ of ingredients that come from native biodiversity. Members commit to gradually ensuring that their sourcing practices promote the conservation of biodiversity, respect traditional knowledge, and assure the equitable sharing of benefits all along the supply chain.
Grant terms, descriptions, and eligibility requirements are available at: http://ethicalbiotrade.org/proposals/index.html
For more information, please contact:
The Union for Ethical BioTrade32
Rue de Berne1201 Geneva,
Switzerland
Tel: +41.22.566.1585
Fax: +41.22.731.0240
Email: info@ethicalbiotrade.org
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